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Y711 PAU

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

41,434 mi
Last recorded41,434 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 PAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished in between treads.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 41,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished in between treads.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 41,307 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dust seal not in fork

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Fork dust seal not seated in fork leg

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notching in centre position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,938 miles

Exhaust clamp missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside fork dust seal incorrectly fitted.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 40,892 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust clamp missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside fork dust seal incorrectly fitted.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 40,633 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 40,587 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front callipers require a service.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust clamp missing.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,247 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 39,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake lever (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 37,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 37,340 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 35,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 May 2010 29,008 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,022 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,548 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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Y711 PAU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 19,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y711 PAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y711 PAU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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